TheInca Empirewas the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The center of the empire was located inCusco, present-dayPeru. The Inca Empire emerged from the highlands of Peru in early 13th century. From 1438 to 1533 (Inca Civilization), the Incas used a variety of methods ranging from violent conquest to peaceful assimilation, to build their empire across westernSouth America, centered on theAndesmountains, including large parts of present day Ecuador, Peru, western and south centralBolivia, northwestArgentina, north and north-central Chile, and southernColombia (Inca Empire). The official language of the empire was Quechua, although there were hundreds of local dialects (Inca Empire).
The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The center of the empire was located in Cusco, present-day Peru. The Inca Empire emerged from the highlands of Peru in early 13th century. From 1438 to 1533 (Inca Civilization), the Incas used a variety of methods ranging from violent conquest to peaceful assimilation, to build their empire across western South America, centered on the Andes mountains, including large parts of present day Ecuador, Peru, western and south central Bolivia, northwest Argentina, north and north-central Chile, and southern Colombia (Inca Empire). The official language of the empire was Quechua, although there were hundreds of local dialects (Inca Empire).